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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.06, 604.11 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.06, 604.11 and 385.86 is: 579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.06 : 604.11 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.06/604.11 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.06x = 604.11 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.06x = 233,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,101.88/402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.77

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